Co-op

Job Description

As a Software Co-op Student, you will be working with a diverse and experienced team of engineering professionals, you will follow Scrum practices while learning and supporting the Software Development Life Cycle from our technical leads. This may be the perfect opportunity for you if you are passionate about developing and implementing the best software and systems in the industry and working with leading edge technology and versatile tools!

This position follows a Hybrid working model with a mix of home and on-site work. 3 days a week onsite required.

The responsibilities and range of activities will vary, but in general you can expect to:

• Perform some design, analysis and test functions under the mentorship of more senior engineers.
• Document analyses, designs and tests (e.g., tech notes, sections of requirements specifications, design documents, test plans and test reports) in the format prescribed by standard templates with the supervision of a more experienced engineer.
• Implement software routines to meet software requirements.
• Maintain code base in accordance with coding standards.
• Some development and performance of integration test and debug of implementations.
• Some development and performance of design verification test under the supervision of more senior engineers.
• Investigate system problem reports and field incident reports; perform root cause and trend analyses;
• Provide technical support during high-level integration and qualification testing.
• Provide technical support to internal customers.
• Perform developmental configuration management activities.
• Present work at design reviews or other types of peer reviews.
• Some travel may be required to support internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Software Engineer, Computer Science or equivalent technical degree.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.